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Politics : Sharks in the Septic Tank -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Greg or e who wrote (44033)	2/11/2002 4:15:48 PM
From: Lane3	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 82486

but I believe it was half of a classic, good cop, bad cop, routine. That was my assumption, as well, but I still think it's risky. Too in-your-face. Karen

To: Greg or e who wrote (44033)	2/11/2002 4:18:29 PM
From: Neocon	Respond to of 82486

Although the phrase was not wholly felicitous, it invoked World War II and a major commitment to stopping rogue nations before they can do any major damage. I do not think that was wrong. Even though Syria has things to answer for, for example, it largely has regional ambitions, and has been smart enough to stay away from directly threatening us. Each of the named states are more direct threats. Even Iran is seeking an enhanced capacity to make weapons of mass destruction, including nuclear weapons, and whether the regime will moderate or harden remains up in the air. These are the ones we are the likeliest to have to confront directly.......